Tuesday 23 December 2014

Week 52 2014

Hello!

I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Many thanks to everyone who continues to follow notjustfortheholidays and to those who send contributions and information about upcoming events, all of which help to make the blog such a success.

Have a great holiday time wherever you are and whoever you are with.

Sending best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday.

I'll be back in 2015.

Best wishes,

Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Monday 15 December 2014

Week 51 2014



Hello!


twinkly lights
a decorated tree
I love Christmas trees and twinkly lights, but I don’t like pine needles on the floor, and spending the whole holiday season at war with the cats as they try and climb the tree!  So here are a couple of our tree solutions.

How are you all getting on with the decorating?

Whatever you do this week, have a great festive time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 51 2014


Christmas markets at Chateau Font Vidal in Juillac, and of course the big one in Bordeaux.  I haven’t found any information about a Christmas Market in Bergerac, so if you know of one, please let me know.





















Monday 15 December


Tuesday 16 December

16 December 14h15 & 20h15 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.
Men, Women and Children follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives. The film attempts to stare down social issues such as video game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and the proliferation of illicit material on the internet. As each character and each relationship is tested, we are shown the variety of roads people choose - some tragic, some hopeful - as it becomes clear that no one is immune to this enormous social change that has come through our phones, our tablets, and our computers.  Starring Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt and Ansel Elgort

16 December 14h15: Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner's life.  Starring Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson and Dorothy Atkinson

Wednesday 17 December

17 – 21 December : Marche de Noel at the Salles de la Mairie in Blasimon

Thursday 18 December

28 December 20h30 : Concert at Chateau Cheval Blanc as part of the Grandes Heures de St Emilion
Jean Bernard Pommier, piano
Chopin, Rachmaninov

Friday 19 December

19 December : Soiree Rouge et Or at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen (next door to the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.) Including a musical trio. Don’t forget to wear something red or gold.

Saturday 20 December

20 – 21 December : Brocante Collections in Velines

Sunday 21 December

21 December : Eymet celebrates Christmas for all the family.  A Christmas Market and plenty of activities for the children, including a visit from Father Christmas.

21 December : The Flea market in Rauzan is open all day…
really a last place to pick up an unusual and original gift.

 










21 December : Brocante Vide Grenier in Coutras



Coming up...



 


And finally…

Where else would you rather be on a cold evening, than snuggled in front of a toasty fire.




Tuesday 9 December 2014

Week 50 2014



Hello!


Christmas Markets are all around.  I had a lovely time wandering round the market in St Emilion. This year it was spread through the village and the sun was shining too – it was as busy as a summer’s day!

 
The sun continues to shine, but it’s bitterly cold – so wrap up warm whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Have a great week,
Best wishes
Helen

Week 50 2014


The Christmas market continues in Bordeaux and there is Ice Skating too in Place Berland

Monday 8 December


Tuesday 9 December


Wednesday 10 December

10 December 12h – 19h : Jo and Nell Beattie invite you to their Portes Ouvertes for Chateau Soussac Wines.  Stock up for Christmas!

10 December 13h55, 19h25 & 21h45 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.
Men, Women and Children follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives. The film attempts to stare down social issues such as video game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and the proliferation of illicit material on the internet. As each character and each relationship is tested, we are shown the variety of roads people choose - some tragic, some hopeful - as it becomes clear that no one is immune to this enormous social change that has come through our phones, our tablets, and our computers.  Starring Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt and Ansel Elgort

10 December 14h15 & 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner's life.  Starring Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson and Dorothy Atkinson
 
Thursday 11 December

11 December 13h55, 19h25 & 21h45 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.

11 December 14h15 & 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

11 December 19h : Chants de Noel/ Christmas Carol Service at the Church in Montcaret

Friday 12 December

12 December 13h55, 19h25 & 21h45 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.

12 December 14h15 & 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

12 December 19h : Concert de Noel at the Church at St Genes de Castillon

12 December 20h15 : L’elixir D’amour /  L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) is showing in its original version performed by the Royal Opera House, London at the Grandecran in Libourne.

12 December 20h45 : Serena is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy
In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.  Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Rhys Ifans

Saturday 13 December

13 December 13h55, 19h25 & 21h45 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.

13 December 14h15 & 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

13 December 12h – 17h : Le Chai au Quai in Castillon are holding a Fete Noel.  Find them on the waterfront in Castillon

13 December 14h – 17h : Celebrate St Lucie’s Day and pick up some beautiful antique linens and tableware at La Forge in St Quentin de Baron.  Contact Carol for more details 06 31 85 64 20 / whatscookinginfrance@gmail.com
Du 13 au 15 Décembre de 10 à 19H :  Valérie Féret ouvre sa merveilleuse BOUTIK & OBJETS à Chateau Féret-Lambert à Grezillac pour les fêtes.. Entre la Forge et le Chateau vous allez certainement trouvez tous vos cadeaux pour les fêtes…venez passer l’après-midi en Entre Deux Mers !

13 – 14 December : Chateau Vermont at Targon Marche de Noel

13 – 14 December : Christmas Market and Vide Grenier in Sauvetat-du-Dropt.

13 December : Christmas Market in La Reole

13 – 23 December : 10th Marche de Noel at Chateau Font Vidal in Juillac


Sunday 14 December


14 December : Christmas Coffee Morning and Table top sale in aid of the Phoenix Association in the Salle des Fetes in St Meard du Gurcon

 













 



14 December : Sunday Flea Market in Rauzan

14 December Christmas Market in Monsegur

14 December : Christmas Market in Duras

13 - 14 December : Castelmoron d'albret.  There is a concert at the Eglise at 20:00 on Saturday 13th with Studio Gospel from the Bordeaux Gospel Academy (entry €15) and on Sunday 14th, the Christmas market, Mass, street music and at nightfall candles illuminate the village.

14 December 13h55, 16h15, 18h15, 20h30 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.

14 December 14h15, 17h30 & 20h30: Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 December 15h : Serena is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy

Coming up…

Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December 14h15, 20h15 : Men, Women & Children is showing in VO in Libourne at the Grandecran.

Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th  December 14h15 & 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.





















And finally…


Memories Matter
Friday 16th January to Sunday 18th January 2015
Plus welcome evening Thursday 15th January
Make this the year you start writing your memoirs 
As a precious gift to leave the family, for publication  or just to take a joyful trip down memory lane,  more and more people are choosing to record the highs and lows of their life experience for future generations to learn from and enjoy. With some memoirs  famously becoming bestsellers! Whether you’ve had an inspiring career, a challenging personal life, known great joy  or impossible sadness, travelled or met a fascinating cast of characters along the way, everyone has a story to tell.
This course will help you evoke your memories, and bring them to life in readable form for your own satisfaction, your relatives’ or - who knows – a much wider audience….
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Thursday  evening 

Welcome drinks, canapes and talk: Getting Started as a Writer…

Friday to Sunday

Morning coffee & croissants

Three hour group workshop

Two-course lunch and chat with special farewell lunch and feedback session on Sunday.

There will be also be time for individual consultation and advice will be available on self-publication if wished.

325 euros per person. (Sterling price and/or Dinner,Bed & Breakfast rate available on request)

Tuesday 2 December 2014

Week 49 2014



Hello!

So many clues that Christmas is around the corner… Christmas lights appearing on the houses… Christmas music on the radio and the temperature dropped overnight!

Our advent calendar is out and each drawer filled with a surprise.

There are plenty of Christmas markets coming up, one of my favourites is at St Emilion this 
weekend.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions in the run up to Christmas, wrap up warm and have a great week.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 49 2014


Bordeaux Christmas Market


Monday 1 December

Tuesday 2 December

Wednesday 3 December

Thursday 4 December

4 December 20h15 : Interstellar  is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.
A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to find a potentially habitable planet that will sustain humanity.  Starring Matthew McConaughy, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain

Friday 5 December

5 December : Marcia Wadsworth invites you to an end of season sale for her beautiful gemstone jewellery at 3 Rue Commandant Cousteau, Menesterol, Montpon 24700.  Tel 06 99 70 06 29





















5 December : Concert at La Terrasse Rouge featuring a Jazz Swing group Picotte.  Tickets €12 Tel 05 57 51 31 36

5 – 6 – 7 December : Foire aux Vins at UniVitis in Les Leves – stock up for Christmas.

Saturday 6 December

6 December 17h : Interstellar  is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande

6 – 7 December : Creon Marche de Noel


















 
6 – 7 December : St Emilion Celebrates Christmas with artisans throughout the village.

6 – 7 December : Saussignac Christmas Market

6 – 7 December : Pineuilh Christmas Market in the Salle des Fetes

6 – 7 December : Marche de Noel de la Creation in aid of Telethon in Lalande de Pomerol.




















Sunday 7 December
 
7 December : Longveau Marche de Noel

7 December : Vide Grenier at Monsegur

7 December : Covered Flea market in Rauzan.

7 December : Brocante Marche aux Puces in Bergerac at the Place Cayle, Place de la Myrpe and surrounding streets

Coming up…

Monday 8 December 20h15 : Mr Turner  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner's life.  Starring Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson and Dorothy Atkinson
















 
 





















And finally…

Most recently spotted…
Getting changed in the back of a van…
Who could it be?